why does it always
come as a shock
when we know that death
is the only certainty?
perhaps life is designed
in a way that drowns us
and makes us forget
that we are only here
for a moment.
that our bodies
are but fleeting
casing our souls
that are permanent.
so when someone disappears
into the horizon
for the next sojourn,
we mourn
and make plans
to prepare for our own.
when we feel like drowning,
we cling with desperation
to the rope
to keep us afloat.
for most days, we forget
we are swimming
in a larger ocean,
against strong currents,
and we must keep building
our own boats
to safely carry us
ashore.
The Book Jacket 